PS 310 - The Politics of Utopia

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

This interdisciplinary course will seek to examine how individuals throughout history have attempted to present their ideas of what would characterize the ideal society and ways in which this ideal could be achieved. This interdisciplinary study will seek to investigate the concept of utopia as it appears in philosophy, politics, sociology and literature. By the very nature of the discussion, attention will also be given to the anti-utopia concept which appeared as a contemporary movement during various historical periods. The course seeks to identify and understand the component elements of the particular utopian view and to place it within the larger framework of historical, sociological, philosophical, political and religious influences. The course will focus on the analysis of primary source materials with supplementary materials provided for the contextual elements.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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